Synlett 2016; 27(19): 2689-2694
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1588302
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Organopromoted Direct Synthesis of 1,1-Diphenyl-3-arylindanes via Formal [3+2] Cycloadditions of Triphenylcarbenium Tetrafluoroborate with Styrenes

Nakin Surapanich*
a   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University, 422 Marupong Road, Tombon Na Muang, Amphoe Muang, Chachoengsao 24000, Thailand   Email: nakin_s@hotmail.com
,
Patcharin Chaisuwan
b   School of Chemistry, Suranaree University of Technology, 111 University Avenue, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
,
Chutima Kuhakarn
c   Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
,
Vichai Reutrakul
c   Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry (PERCH-CIC), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Rama 6 Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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Publication History

Received: 12 June 2016

Accepted after revision: 05 August 2016

Publication Date:
29 August 2016 (online)


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Abstract

A formal [3+2] cycloaddition of triphenylcarbenium tetrafluoroborate with structurally different styrene derivatives has been developed. A combination of benzophenone and Et3N is key for promoting a formal [3+2] cycloaddition of triphenylcarbenium tetrafluoroborate with styrenes affording 1,1-diphenyl-3-arylindanes in moderate to good yields. The reaction mechanism of this transformation is also discussed.

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